Pension may be reduced: PFA 'does not see' dismissed Ukrainians.

Receiving a full pension in Ukraine: why is it so difficult and how it affects the amount

The task of obtaining the full pension amount in Ukraine is sometimes very complicated, especially when it is necessary to prove to the Pension Fund that the pensioner is not working. Sergey Korobkin studied the situation when Ukrainians have to prove that they are 'not camels', and how this affects the amount of their pension.

In a paradoxical situation, to which Sergey Korobkin draws attention, the Pension Fund monitors all pensioners through the state registry of insured persons to ensure that pension contributions are paid for them. However, if a person is employed and does not report it, this is quickly revealed, and they are forced to return the overpayment and receive a smaller pension. But if it is necessary to prove that a person has stopped working, no one is in a hurry to check the absence of contributions.

Situation: dismissed but cannot document it

A pensioner has been receiving a pension since 2018. She continued to work until February 2022, when her company closed. In October 2023, she was dismissed, but she does not have on hand either a dismissal order or a work book, as all documents remained in Ukraine, and she has been abroad since May 2023.

Why it matters: working individuals receive less

The expert emphasizes that the difference in pension amounts between working and non-working pensioners can be significant.

The problem of double standards in the work of the Pension Fund remains relevant for many Ukrainians. If you have encountered a similar situation, it is important to carefully study the legislative norms and firmly stand on your rights.